FY 2025 EducationUSA Advising Services
ID: 353951Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)

Award Range

$600K - $7M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353951

Additional Information

https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for the FY 2025 EducationUSA Advising Services through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that aims to establish up to three cooperative agreements, pending the availability of $8,750,000 in funding. The initiative focuses on enhancing international student mobility by providing comprehensive advising services through a global network of over 430 educational advising centers, which guide prospective students in finding suitable U.S. higher education opportunities and assist institutions in achieving their internationalization goals. Eligible applicants must demonstrate prior experience in international exchanges, with proposals accepted for one or more components: Global Advising Services, Advising Services in Eurasia and Central Asia, and Advising Services in the Middle East and North Africa. Applications are due by July 3, 2024, with award announcements expected by October 1, 2024. For further information, interested parties can contact Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov or visit the ECA's funding opportunities page.

    Point(s) of Contact
    poseyhe@state.gov
    Files
    Title
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    FY2025 EducationUSA NOFO.pdf
    FY2025.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2025 EducationUSA Advising Services, seeking cooperative agreements for up to three recipients, pending funding availability of $8,750,000. The initiative aims to enhance international student mobility by providing comprehensive advising through a global network of educational centers. Applicants may propose on one or more components: (A) Global Advising Services, (B) Services specific to Eurasia and Central Asia, and (C) Services in the Middle East and North Africa. The funding will support regional advising operations, IT infrastructure, training resources, and global outreach. Award recipients must maintain close collaboration with existing partners, ensure continuity of operations, and promote comprehensive advising services to prospective international students. The document outlines the program structure, recipient responsibilities, budget requirements, and eligibility criteria. Eligible applicants must demonstrate prior experience in international exchanges to receive support exceeding $130,000. The NOFO aims to contribute to the U.S. government's strategic goals in international education and strengthen ties globally through educational initiatives. Applications are due by July 3, 2024, with anticipated award announcements by October 1, 2024.
    Performance Monitoring Plan_2-24.docx
    Performance Monitoring Plan_2-24.pdf
    Performance.bin
    Performance.pdf
    The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) aims to standardize the collection of monitoring data for Exchange Cultural Programs (ECA) funded initiatives, ensuring consistent measures and evaluations across various programs. Applicants must provide essential information such as the program title, indicators relevant to their projects, and targets for each indicator. The document outlines a framework encouraging the use of established indicators from the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, while allowing for the incorporation of custom objectives if necessary. Supporting resources are included to assist applicants in creating an effective PMP, and definitions clarify key terms related to performance indicators, data sources, and data collection procedures. The indicators are categorized under various ECA objectives, assessing participants' cross-cultural competence, community impacts, and skills enhancement, among other aspects. Furthermore, the plan emphasizes the importance of accurate survey questions and demographic data disaggregation to effectively analyze the outcomes of exchange programs. Overall, the PMP serves as a vital tool for applicants to rigorously monitor program impacts, ultimately demonstrating the ECA's commitment to fostering international understanding and engagement.
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